How long is a parent legally responsible for a child in Texas?
In every American state, a parent is legally responsible for a child until the child reaches the full age of legal majority or is adopted by another family. Until then, a parent must provide at least financial support for the child. If youre referring to legal liability for a childs torts or crimes, liability is limited to compensating the victim for the harm done. But parents can be held liable right up to just below the age of legal majority. In Texas, legal majority is 18, so parents are ...